2 Chronicles 18:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king. ”

• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

  The alliance between Jehoshaphat and Ahab against Syria; their defeat. See notes on 1 Kings 22:1-35 ; the variations are unimportant.

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

  And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king.

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

  Reign of Jehoshaphat (continued) This.c reproduces 1 Kings 22:1-35 with very slight differences.

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

  Prophesied. — Nibbĕ’îm, “were prophesying.” Vulg., “prophetabant.” In 2 Chronicles 18:9 the synonym mith-nabbe’îm was used, which also signifies “mad, raving” Jeremiah 29:26 ). The root mean...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

  JEHOSHAPHAT-THE DOCTRINE OF NONRESISTANCE 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 ; 2 Chronicles 18:1-34 ; 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 ; 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 ASA was succeeded by his son Jehoshaphat, and his reign be...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

  These Chapter s contain the story of a strange lapse in the history of Jehoshaphat, and also of his repentance and restoration. Ahab was king in Israel, perhaps the most evil that ever sat on the thr...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

  This account is so similar, as far as it goes, to what is related in the book of the Kings already referred to, that I do not think it necessary to make any further observations, unless it be on that...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

  2 Chronicles 18:2 .

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

  And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver [it] into the hand of the king. Ver. 11. And all the prophets prophesied. ] See 1 Kings...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  A.M. 3107. B.C. 897. Jehoshaphat joins affinity with Ahab, and consents to go with him to Ramoth- gilead, 2 Chronicles 18:1-3 . The false prophets promise them success, 2 Chronicles 18:4-11...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

  JEHOSHAPHAT'S COMPROMISES (vv.1-27) Though Jehoshaphat had at first strengthened himself against Israel (ch.1:17), his decision wavered badly after he had become strong and wealthy. He became fr...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

  The Prophets Are Consulted. B. C. 897.       4 And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel,...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

  No text from Poole on this verse.

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

  CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter relates Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab ( 2 Chronicles 18:1-3 ); induced to go to Ram.-gil. ( 2 Chronicles 18:4-11 ); Micaiah’s adverse prediction ( 2 Chronicles 18:12-...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

  2 Chronicles 18:1 . Jehoshaphat had riches and honour. In his, and in the reign of other good kings, we see how righteousness aggrandizes a country, and exalts its character. The whole of this ch...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - The Biblical Illustrator

  And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord to-day. Divine truth and its typical reception Here are four types of human conduct in relation to Di...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

  EXPOSITION This chapter, from its second verse, finds its parallel in 1 Kings 22:2-11 . It opens with dangerous symptoms, recording in one sentence the event that was to bear ill fruit, if not...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

  Jehoshaphat Consults Prophets

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  2 Chronicles 18:12 ; 2 Chronicles 18:33 ; 2 Chronicles 18:34 ; 2 Chronicles 18:5 ; 2 Peter 2:1-3 ; Jude 1:16 ; Micah 3:5 ; Proverbs 24:24 ; Proverbs 24:25 ; Revelation 16:13 ; Revelation 1...

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• 2 Chronicles 18:11 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

  Lessons from the Life of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 18:1-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Let us learn some things about Jehoshaphat as set forth in 2 Chronicles 17:1-19 1. Jehoshaphat walked in the fi...

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